Thursday, 24 October 2019

Google claims 'quantum supremacy'

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Google says it's achieved quantum supremacy

Google is standing by its claim that it's achieved quantum supremacy -- marking a major milestone in computing research. Word of the breakthrough leaked in September, and despite dispute from some competitors, scientific journal Nature has now published Google’s research paper.

The paper explains how its 53-bit quantum computer -- named Sycamore -- took just 200 seconds to perform a calculation that would have taken the world's fastest supercomputer 10,000 years. According to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, “We can think about today’s news in the context of building the first rocket that successfully left Earth’s gravity to touch the edge of space.” The only problem? Whether you think it qualifies for the title or not, the feat has no practical use -- yet.

More flexible phones.

Huawei will finally release its $2,400 Mate X phone on November 15th

After multiple delays, Huawei's foldable Mate X is nearly ready for launch -- but only in its homeland. Huawei is launching the phone in China on November 15th for ¥16,999, or roughly $2,400. And you thought the Galaxy Fold was pricey.

Get ready for a new flagship DSLR from Canon.

Canon's EOS 1D X Mark III will be a technological tour de force

Canon has announced the development of its next flagship professional DSLR, the EOS-1D X Mark III. It will hit shooting speeds of up to 16 fps with autofocus through the optical viewfinder (mechanical shutter) and 20 fps in live view mode (mechanical or electronic shutter). Along with JPEG and RAW files, users will get a new type of format called 10-bit HEIF (high efficiency image file), with more dynamic range and a wider color palette than JPEG. It's an option that's much more compact than RAW, but easier to edit than JPEG.

This is also meant to be the most video-capable EOS camera ever, with new algorithms and AI tech improving autofocus. What we don’t know yet is when it’ll arrive and how much it’ll cost.

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Watch the first teaser for Netflix's CG 'Ghost in the Shell' series

A word of warning: If you have fond memories of Mamoru Oshii's two Ghost in the Shell movies, you may want to avert your eyes. Of several anime trailers Netflix released Wednesday, the one for Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 is the only one that has nearly as many dislikes on YouTube as it does likes. A lot of that has to do with the 3DCG animation style on display in the trailer, which, it's fair to say, fans have responded to divisively.

A big free update, Wastelanders, has been pushed back to the first quarter of 2020.

Bethesda hopes you'll pay $100 a year for private 'Fallout 76' worlds

The developer has launched a Fallout 1st subscription that offers a few exclusive conveniences and other perks for $100 per year or $13 per month. Most notably, 1st members can create private worlds for them and up to seven other people. You don't have to worry that a troublemaker will come in and ruin your experience, in other words.

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1. Canon M6 Mark II review: Incredible performance from a flawed flagship

2. Engadget's Guide to Home Entertainment: How to set up your own 'streaming service'

3. What's coming to Netflix in November: 'The Irishman' and 'Queer Eye'

4. Google introduces five new apps focused on reining in screen time

5. The 2020 Honda Fit will use the automaker's new hybrid system

6. Samsung's fix for Galaxy S10 fingerprint scanning will roll out soon

7. 16-bit 'Aladdin' and 'Lion King' cartridges are returning in 2020

8. Downloaded Disney+ movies will keep working even if they leave the service

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Wednesday, 23 October 2019

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Mazda's first EV opens wide with Freestyle doors

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Fake meat on pizza? It’s 2019 and that’s happening. Also, the Toyota Motor Show has begun, and Best Buy is gearing up to do battle with Amazon for your business over the holidays. Finally, BYU researchers have tested a software protocol that can make existing hardware connect to WiFi from much further away than normal.

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Tokyo Motor Show 2019

Mazda's first electric car opens up thanks to 'Freestyle' doors

We don’t know when Mazda’s first EV will go on sale or how far it can travel on a charge, but we can see those doors. The MX-30 features the RX-8’s Freestyle door design on both sides -- taking the challenge to Tesla’s Falcon Wing setup on the Model X -- but maintains chassis stiffness thanks to the liquid-cooled battery under its floor.

It's not limited to family plan members this year.

Spotify offers a free Google Home Mini to all US Premium subscribers

Spotify is bringing back its smart speaker giveaway for another year, and this time it's being considerably less picky. The streaming music service is offering free Google Home Minis to all new and existing Premium subscribers in the US "while supplies last," and not just for family plan members. This won't be quite so thrilling when Google just introduced the upgraded Nest Mini (this comes across as clearing out stock), but it's hard to object if you've been itching to start a smart home setup. Lest you forget, you can set up Spotify to play from Home devices using voice commands. That’s, er, why Spotify is doing this.

The company says it's working on a fix.

Google Home update leaves some speakers unusable

Careful with your new speaker, though. Google has confirmed it's fixing a problem with recent firmware updates that have bricked Home and Home Mini speakers. Until then, some frustrated users have had success by temporarily unplugging the power cable or performing a factory reset, but it doesn’t work for everyone -- some have reported that their devices are completely unusable. This doesn't appear to affect the Home Max, displays like the Home Hub or the new Nest-branded speakers.

Luminar 3 is a Photoshop alternative anyone can use.

The round boxes are more ecofriendly, too.

Pizza Hut is testing pies with plant-based 'Incogmeato' sausage

Hot on the heels of KFC and Burger King, Pizza Hut is dabbling in plant-based meat substitutes with its witheringly named “incogmeato,” Morning Farms’ Italian ‘sausage’ that’ll decorate the test pizzas. On top of that, the pies will be served in unusual round boxes. The circular shape uses less overall packaging than a square box, keeps the pizza hotter and is industrially compostable. The test starts at one restaurant in Phoenix on October 23rd at 11AM local time, and the $10 pie will only be around "while supplies last." Given that KFC's pseudo-chicken only lasted five hours -- good luck.

Commercial service is scheduled to start in 2025.

Lilium proves its electric air taxi can fly

The Lilium Jet air taxi is now flying at speeds over 100 kilometers per hour, powered by 36 electric engines capable of producing up to 2,000 horsepower. The company shared new flight footage and announced that it has completed its first dedicated manufacturing facility, a 3,000 square-meter space at its Munich, Germany, headquarters. Now that it’s completed more than 100 ground and flight tests, the next step is to test its performance at high speeds.

$499 to move beyond ‘flat’ video recording.

GoPro Max review: Much more than a 360 camera

A lower price point, the added flexibility of Hero mode and improved stabilization definitely mean the Max is a capable camera for whatever action you’re shooting. But there are still some inherent turn offs when dealing with 360 video, and the hardware’s more unwieldy than a regular action camera. Of course, if you just want a 360-degree camera that might also double as a regular action cam, then Max makes a good choice.

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American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa launch a one-click checkout button

The major card companies create this new system for online purchases. To start, the new button is available on the Cinemark, Movember and Rakuten websites, but you'll find it on BassPro, JoAnn Fabric, Papa John's, Saks Fifth Avenue, SHOP.com and Tickets.com by the end of the year. Users won't have to create or log in to an account to make a purchase. And they won't have to enter their card info into every new site.